Drive-thru food giveaways in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on families across our city.
Fresno City Council approved CARES Act funding to ensure that trusted organizations and churches continue to provide food relief resources in our communities.
Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias, District 3 has established a comprehensive list of drive-thru food distribution events and resources happening in his district and other resources in the city.
Some food distribution events are combined with free on-site COVID-19 testing.
SOUTHWEST FRESNO
Lincoln Elementary School, 1100 Mono St.
Wednesday, March 3, Starting at 3:00PM, Hosted by Every Neighborhood Partnership & FUSD
Fresno EOC, 1805 E. California Ave.
Saturday, March 6, Saturday, April 3, Starting at 10:00AM
Second Baptist Church, 1041 E Jensen Ave
Wednesday, March 10, 7:30AM - 11:00AM
Sunset Elementary School, 1755 S Crystal Ave
Friday, March 12, Starting at 11:00AM, Hosted by Education & Leadership Foundation
Rutherford B Gaston Middle School, 1100 E Church Ave
Wednesday, March 17, Starting at 11:00AM, Hosted by Education & Leadership Foundation
King Elementary School, 1001 E. Florence Ave.
Friday, March 19, Friday, April 16, Starting at 3:00PM, Hosted by Every Neighborhood Partnership & FUSD
Westside Church of God, 1422 W. California Ave.
Saturday, March 20, Starting at 9:00AM
Susan B Anthony Elementary School, 1542 E Webster Ave
Friday, March 26, Starting at 11:00AM, Hosted by Education & Leadership Foundation
Mary Ella Brown Community Center, 1350 E. Annadale Ave.
Every Thursday, 11:00AM - 2:00PM, Hosted by West Fresno FRC
Centro La Familia, 302 Fresno St. Suite 102
Every Saturday, Starting at 10:00AM
Saint Rest Baptist Church, 1550 E Rev Chester Riggins Ave.
1st Thursday of the Month, 3rd Tuesday of the Month, & 3rd Saturday of the Month, Starting at 9:00AM
Hinton Community Center, 2385 S Fairview Ave.
Every Saturday, Starting at 11:00AM, Hosted by Fresno United
Image Church, 740 Fresno St.
Every 3rd Saturday, Starting at 9am
DOWNTOWN FRESNO
Chuckchansi Park, 845 H St (Parking lot across from the park)
Tuesday, March 9, Tuesday, March 24, Starting at 12:00PM
(Free COVID testing available)
Catholic Charities, 149 N Fulton St
Monday, March 8, Thursday, March 25, 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Salvation Army Social Services, 1752 Fulton St.
Tuesday, March 9, 9:00AM - 12:00PM, Hosted by Central California Food Bank
California Hotel, 851 Van Ness Ave
Tuesday, March 18, 8:30AM - 10:30AM, Hosted by Central California Food Bank
Columbia Elementary School, 1025 S Trinity St
Friday, March 19, Starting at 11:00AM, Hosted by Education & Leadership Foundation
Lowell Elementary School, 171 N. Poplar Ave.
Wednesday, March 24, Starting at 3:00PM, Hosted by Every Neighborhood Partnership & FUSD
CENTRAL FRESNO
Jane Addams Elementary School, 2117 W McKinley Ave
Friday, March 5, Starting at 11:00AM, Hosted by Education & Leadership Foundation
The Valley Inn, 933 N Parkway Dr
Wednesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 24, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
(Free COVID testing available)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Reading and Beyond Food, Mosqueda Center - 4670 E. Butler Ave.
Friday, March 12, Friday, March 26, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Neighborhood Industries Home Deliveries
Requirements: Immunocompromised, have a disability, COVID+
Apply: fresnocares.force.com/takecarerequest or call (559) 272-4219.
The Fresno Center, 4879 E Kings Canyon Rd
Every Wednesday, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Jackson Elementary School, 3750 E Platt Ave
Every Wednesday, Starting at 9:00AM, Hosted by Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association (SEFCEDA)
Cultiva la Salud
*Requirements: Low Income, 65+ age, live West of Hwy 99
For more information, visit the Facebook @CultivaLaSalud or call at (559) 498-0870
Lifebridge Church, 5125 N. Gates Ave.
*Requirements: Ages 65 and older, with disability, no transportation
Weekly Deliveries.
If you meet these requirements, call (559) 275-1972
